Newborns exposed to HIV during pregnancy or birth should receive preventive antiretroviral medication immediately after delivery to reduce the risk of transmission from mother to child.

The perinatal period is defined by the World Health Organization ... the researchers revealed that they had also examined the role of prenatal depression on infants' negative affect temperament as an ...

A new British Nutrition Foundation review finds that most UK women of reproductive age fall short of key nutrients before and ...

The Love Island Australia star revealed she is expecting in an Instagram post on Monday, but explained that she has been ...

Black Parent Initiative’s Sacred Roots Doula and Lactation Program has supported the training and mentorship of Black doulas ...

The risk for preterm birth, low birth weight and cesarean delivery was heightened among women who had asthma during delivery hospitalization, according to research published in The Journal of Allergy ...

Persistent sadness, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite, or loss of interest are common symptoms in mothers suffering from perinatal depression. How do these symptoms evolve? A pioneering study ...

Karis, 30, from Basingstoke, Hampshire, gave birth to her son Noah two years ago and before she was diagnosed she said felt ...

Medicaid plays a key role in supporting new moms – it’s the largest payer of pregnancy care and births in Florida. It also ...

About The Study: U.S. neonatal mortality has generally decreased, likely due to medical advancements, improved prenatal care, and neonatal intensive care interventions. However, mortality from slow ...

Early studies, conducted before specific tests were available to diagnose thyroid dysfunction, reported a high incidence of congenital malformations, perinatal mortality, and impaired mental and ...

Significant maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality were reported in early studies of pregnancies complicated by hyperthyroidism. [31] In recent publications, however, there has been a ...